CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS
About the Organization
The Women’s International Peace Centre (“The Peace Centre”) is seeking exceptionally passionate individuals who are committed to amplifying women’s leadership and voices in creating transformative peace processes at global, continental, regional, and community levels.
Founded in 1974, our mission is: To ignite women’s leadership, amplify their voices, and deepen their impact in creating peace.
Our vision is a world where women live and actively influence peace. We integrate feminist perspectives into conflict prevention, resolution, and reconstruction, with a particular focus on addressing systemic inequalities, gender discrimination, and the marginalization of women in peacebuilding.
Role of the Board
We are counting on the Board to drive the implementation of our current Strategic Plan (2024-2028). The Board provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring the organisation’s integrity and accountability. Board members work collaboratively, grounded in feminist principles that include empathy, respect for diversity, patience, inclusive decision-making, and non-discrimination.
Our Board members are responsible for ensuring that the organization achieves its mandate and runs smoothly by:
- Ensuring prudent management of resources and compliance with legal, financial, and ethical standards.
- Overseeing the implementation of organizational strategy, policies, and risk management frameworks.
- Supporting resource mobilization, partnership building, and enhancing the organization’s visibility and credibility.
- Upholding safeguarding and feminist leadership values in all decisions and engagements.
Board Composition
Our Board consists of up to 7 seven members, including:
- Chairperson
- Treasurer
- Regional Representatives (North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America)
- Executive Director (ex-officio, non-voting)
Time Commitment
Board roles are voluntary and non-remunerated. That notwithstanding, Board members are expected to commit approximately 14 days annually, which includes:
- Attendance at one formal Board meeting per year (virtual or in-person)
- Participation in Extraordinary Board meetings
- Contributing to strategy development, policy reviews, and organisational events as needed
- Engaging in Board trainings and learning activities to strengthen governance and leadership
Qualifications and Skills
We seek individuals with specifically strong finance background who embrace feminist leadership values and possess:
- Demonstrated commitment to feminist advocacy, gender equity, and peacebuilding.
- Expertise or significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Governance and strategic oversight
- Financial management and oversight
- Fundraising and resource mobilisation
- Legal advocacy and strategic litigation
- Multilateral negotiation and consensus building
- Feminist advocacy and peacebuilding
- Youth and young women’s engagement
- Policy advocacy and conflict resolution
- Experience working in international settings, particularly in multilateral contexts, is highly desirable, especially within Africa or Asia.
- Applicants should currently be located in or closely affiliated with one of the following regions: Central, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, or Asia.
- Working knowledge of two or more languages (Arabic, English, French, Fulani, Hausa, Lingala, Spanish, Swahili, Portuguese, and Zulu) would be an advantage.
- Experience in engaging with multi-stakeholder networks, civil society organisations, governmental institutions, or international entities is beneficial.
- Must be willing to volunteer time and expertise without remuneration; reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policies.
Inclusivity Statement
We invite applications from women of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on young women. We welcome women from marginalised communities and diverse backgrounds to join us in our transformative journey.
We especially encourage applications from women with disabilities, indigenous and ethnic minority women, and women from rural or marginalised communities.
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum of 4 pages, including one professional reference.
- A Statement of Purpose (one page), detailing your expression of interest, alignment with feminist values, and the unique skills and perspectives you bring to our Board.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the Board Nominations Committee. Final selections will be based on organisational needs, regional representation, and commitment to feminist peacebuilding.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Alignment and demonstrated commitment to feminist values.
- Relevant professional expertise and experience.
- Clarity and strength of expression of interest.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to engage in collaborative decision-making.
Please send your application in a single email titled ‘Application for Board membership’ to: application@wipc.org
Deadline for Applications: 21st November 2025.
We look forward to your contributions to advancing feminist leadership and peacebuilding.
